Techstars Business Development Executive
Business Development Executive
Team: Monetization
Location: Flexible / Remote
Reporting to: Head of Monetization
Role Overview
The Business Development Executive identifies and creates new revenue pathways.
This role is exploratory and opportunistic — sourcing early-stage opportunities, opening new AI product monetization streams, and testing non-core revenue hypotheses.
This is revenue experimentation ownership.
Core Mandate
The Business Development Executive is accountable for:
Sourcing new revenue opportunities
Opening early-stage conversations
Testing monetization hypotheses
Identifying scalable growth channels
Possible Specializations
SMB pipeline creation
Mid-market pipeline creation
Product-led revenue sourcing
Exploratory AI monetization paths
Non-core revenue experiments
Role Impact
New pipeline channels
Faster validation of monetization ideas
Diversified revenue streams
Reduced dependence on one vertical
Skills
As published by ashby · 18 questions · 10 written answers
Basics
Full Name, Email, Resume
Short answers (5)
- Other Portfolio Link optional
- What is the minimum annual base compensation you would accept for this role
- What base compensation would make this an easy 'yes' for you?
- What is your current country, city, and timezone?
Pick from a list (3)
- How do you weigh cash vs. equity?
- If you were to receive an offer from us today, how soon can you start?
- May we contact references, including a manager from your most recent role?
Written answers (10)
- What was the problem?
- What did you specifically do?
- What measurable outcome did it produce?
- If you were removed from that system today, what would materially degrade?
- Provide any evidence of exceptional ability
- Option A — First 30 Days optional
- Option B — Fast Leverage optional
- Option C — Problem Ownership optional
- Option D — Operating Under Constraints optional
- Do you have any non-compete, garden leave, or restrictive covenant that could affect your start date or scope of work? optional